Russian envoy to Japan pessimistic on NKorea talks

Russia’s ambassador to Japan called the situation on the Korean peninsula a “full-scale international crisis” that could get worse and said he was pessimistic that Pyongyang would return to talks on its nuclear arms program. A senior Chinese diplomat, however, prescribed patience and said he saw “positive signals” that dialogue was possible. Full Story

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